Political Science and Government at Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Spelman College graduates in political science and government earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spelman College Compares for Political Science and Government
All 565 colleges reporting political science and government earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $121,729 | $106,831 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $106,153 | $97,778 | #5 | $72,618 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $102,789 | $112,286 | #1 | $46,843 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $100,245 | $95,412 | #11 | $61,077 |
| 5 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $96,621 | $102,683 | #3 | $54,353 |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,838 | $84,395 | #27 | $61,543 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $95,391 | $90,792 | #17 | $60,292 |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $95,190 | $86,679 | #20 | — |
| 9 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $94,297 | $101,163 | #4 | $55,316 |
| 10 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $94,097 | $84,717 | #25 | $42,979 |
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| 173 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $66,444 | $67,574 | #143 | $28,840 |
| 174 | Pace University New York, NY | $66,408 | $63,207 | #226 | $41,332 |
| 175 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $66,391 | $75,360 | #67 | $16,884 |
| 176 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $66,378 | $68,715 | #131 | $39,050 |
| 177 | Boston University Boston, MA | $66,373 | $58,448 | #350 | $45,021 |
| 178 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $66,305 | $60,377 | #294 | — |
| 179 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $66,288 | $61,992 | #255 | $38,059 |
Other Majors at Spelman College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $98,692 | — |
| Mathematics | $94,634 | — | #33 of 309 |
| Economics | $79,456 | $59,907 | #186 of 368 |
| Sociology | $62,587 | — | #53 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,425 | $31,129 | #37 of 576 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $60,978 | $28,357 | #70 of 156 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,538 | $25,753 | #44 of 87 |
| Psychology | $52,775 | $29,343 | #363 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,364 | — | #227 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,995 | $21,638 | #712 of 841 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $25,137 | $28,080 | #103 of 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spelman College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,050 one year after graduating and $66,378 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spelman College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Spelman College ranks #176 by median pay four years after graduation, and #131 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Spelman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.